General Mills Profit Margin

General Mills (GIS) currently reports a profit margin of -4.89% as of August 2026. That compares with 13.75% in the prior-year period — down 135.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.6%. Use the charts on this page to explore General Mills's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

General Mills's profit margin decreased from 13.75% to -4.89% — a 135.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending August 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

General Mills's profit margin of -4.89% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.6%. That is roughly 121.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but General Mills's current -4.89% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 22.6%) and against GIS's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -4.89%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 22.6%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for General Mills, and consider following GIS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.